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YD04 RKZ

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,864 mi
Last recorded77,864 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 RKZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 77,864 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR AXEL MOUNTING BUSHES ARE WORN SLIGHTLY AND PERISHED

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAK OR LEAKS FROM ENGINE AREA

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON TREAD EDGE AND SLIGHTLY PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 70,764 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 70,764 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 64,046 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise cv boot both front starting to crack

advise front brake pipes corroded

advise nsf tyre worn

advise nsr tyre cracked

advise steering rack damp

Pass 18 Apr 2014 64,046 miles

advise cv boot both front starting to crack

advise front brake pipes corroded

advise nsf tyre worn

advise nsr tyre cracked

advise steering rack damp

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,446 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded and flexi worse for wear

Fail 25 Apr 2012 51,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded and flexi worse for wear

Fail 20 Apr 2011 45,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,176 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 41,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 41,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,963 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 29,963 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,398 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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YD04 RKZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 54,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD04 RKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YD04 RKZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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